Archive | Tennis

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the reopening of the Kailua Park tennis courts, effective August 3, 2018. This follows the successful installation of a new court surfacing system, new LED lighting system for nighttime play, replacement of the fencing fabric and related enhancements. The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks park […]

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will close the Herbert Shipman Park tennis courts starting Monday, September 19, and keep them closed through Friday, September 23, so it can clean the courts. The tennis courts will reopen for play on Saturday, September 24. Other areas of Herbert Shipman Park, located in Kea‘au, will […]

MEDIA RELEASE University of Hawaii at Hilo Tennis Coach Karl Sloss has resigned to pursue his certification as a registered dietitician announced UH Hilo Interim Athletic Director Tim Moore Monday (Aug 25). Sloss joined took over the tennis program in November 2012 and has guided the program through two seasons. “While his time with the […]

Hawaii 24/7 Staff The USTA Hawaii Pacific Adult 55 & Over League Championships were held July 26-27 at the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park in Honolulu. Three teams from the Big Island advanced to the national championships after winning their section championships. Two of the women’s teams play out of the Mauna Kea’s […]

MEDIA RELEASE Chandler Daub has joined Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s tennis team. Daud, a sophomore, is studying mechanical engineering technology. He spent four years on the varsity tennis team at Kealakehe High School and was a three-time Big Island Interscholastic Federation doubles champion. Born Nov. 15, 1993, in Camarillo, Calif, he is the son […]

MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Parks and Recreation announces the temporary closure of the tennis courts at Kailua- Kona’s Makaeo Park, also known as the Old Kona Airport Park, so the courts may be resurfaced. All of the park’s tennis courts will be closed Monday, Sept. 9, through Friday, Sept. 20. Volunteers will perform […]

Hawaii 24/7 Staff The boys and girls tennis teams of Punahou ruled the courts during the state tournament, which was staged on the Big Island over the weekend. From Punahou, No. 1 seed Kawika Lam won the boys singles and No. 3 seed Ryan Adachi and McKenna Fujitani won the boys doubles. In the girls […]

Hawaii 24/7 Staff The top eight seeds are through to the quarterfinals of the state tennis singles tournament, which holds a homefield advantage for the five remaining Big Island athletes. On the boys side, it’s No. 4 seed Isaiah Brilhante of Waiakea and on the girls side, it’s Hilo teammates No. 4 seed Emily Soares […]

MEDIA RELEASE Team Tumunog out of the Royal Kona Tennis Club representing the state of Hawaii traveled to Tucson, Ariz. and competed against the best players across the country. The ladies of Team Tumunog dominated their competition throughout the season. They swept everyone with convincing wins on the Big Island. It was no different at […]

Scott Hansen has been selected as the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s men’s and women’s tennis coach. Dexter Irvin, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, made the announcement today, ensuring the successful continuation of Vulcan tennis.

MEDIA RELEASE The Pink Martinis Senior Women’s 3.5 tennis team is on its way to Maui to represent West Hawaii at the USTA/HPS Senior Section Championships. The competition is the weekend of May 19 at Royal Lahaina Tennis Garden and Kapalua Tennis Ranch. The Pink Martinis play out of Island Slice Tennis Club at Keauhou […]